Larry Carlton J3 Silver
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Larry Carlton
J3 Silver
Product Info
Article Number:
584296
Brand:
Larry Carlton
Model:
J3 Silver
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Larry Carlton J3 Silver is a surprisingly solid offering. The mahogany body and LC pickups give it a sweet, vintage vibe perfect for blues, jazz, and lighter rock. It’s a great option for players seeking a comfortable, vintage-inspired feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Larry Carlton J3 Silver
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White stripes fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 LC Standard JM-Style Single Coils(neck and bridge)
- Volume and Tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Silver
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • LC Standard pickups offer a convincing vintage-style single-coil voice.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile facilitates fast, fluid playing.
- • Bone nut enhances clarity and tuning stability right at the nut.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a little heavier than some players prefer.
- • 3-way switch limits tonal flexibility compared to a 5-way setup.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 LC Standard JM-Style Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Sire Standard 2-Post Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They capture a similar vibe—a slightly warmer, less brittle tone—but lack the absolute clarity of a high-end Fender pickup.
The 2-post tremolo is decent for basic vibrato, but heavier use will require frequent tuning adjustments; it's not a locking trem.
The silver finish is a thin lacquer; it’s attractive but can be susceptible to chipping with rough handling, so a little care is needed.
